The China Laws series. 2 March 2023
Introduction
A sales contract is a legally enforceable document that sets out
the terms and conditions of a sale, such as the buyer's
obligation to pay the seller for goods and services. In the signing
of a contract, it is imperative the parties agree to certain
fundamental clauses that should bind the parties. This is because
they offer the best aid in case of disputes and litigation in
certain circumstances. It is also advisable to draw the sales
contract in both the Chinese language and a secondary language
since the main language for the contract should always be in
Chinese for it to be enforceable in China.
In Chinese (PRC) contract law, there are several key clauses to
include in a sales contract in order to protect both parties.
Generally, the rules and regulations governing contracts are
contained within the Chinese Civil Code (CCC) and the Contract Law
of the People's Republic of China (CLPRC). Additionally,
